Pattern: Bamboo Lace Socks by Lara Teter
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Solemate in the Magnificent Mile colorway
Needles: US 1/2.25mm
This makes me exceedingly happy. See how happy? (Hi Mom!)
Actually, I was exceedingly happy this morning at the Brookfield Farm because finally it wasn't raining. And because I decided on the location for the photo shoot for Pomegranate (more on that in a sec).
Speaking of Pomegranate, it's knit, it's blocked, it fits both me and the model perfectly. The pattern will be going to the tech editor on Monday or Tuesday, which means it should be ready to publish later this month. Here are a couple of detail shots:
To celebrate, I'm having a little giveaway. The prize includes this lovely skein of merino-silk fingering weight yarn (about 400 yards) from the Periwinkle Sheep, a copy of my Restless scarf pattern, and enough crystal beads to make the scarf.
To win just leave a comment on this post by midnight, Saturday, October 22. I'll choose a name at random and will announce the winner when I publish Pomegranate.
If you want, try guessing where I'm going to have the photo shoot for Pomegranate. Here are a few preliminary photos of the location:
I'll give you a hint: the name of the place where I took these photos begins with the word "Mount." Another hint: What is the brightest star in the constellation of Gemini?
Extra credit: There's a "Mount" of a different name visible in the last photo. What is it? (Sorry, I'm not giving a hint for that one. But even if you aren't local, a little Googling to answer the first question should turn up the answer for this one.) I see this particular Mount just about every day of my life here in western Massachusetts and I never tire of seeing it in all kinds of light, all kinds of weather.
Whether you can answer the questions or not, leave a comment by October 22 to have a shot at winning the yarn, scarf pattern, and beads!
69 comments:
Your knitting is lovely. The socks look so comfy. What a nice give away- thanks for the chance. Lovely scenery.
I love your sweater....beautiful pattern, beautiful sweater, and beautiful yarn. Congratulations.
Lovely photos. Lovely pattern! Congratulations!
What a pretty scarf Restless seems to be. Must participate. I like your knitting. It all is so beautiful. The view is good too, but I have no other opinion or comment on it from here, far far away.
I am so excited about the pattern release, I have been in love with that sweater since I first set eyes on it! It looks lovely in the red.
Me again, also wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog!
Yay for being able to finish the socks on time! Your mom is going to love the them. And I am very excited about pomegranate - not in the least because the sample is knit in one of my favorite color families.
Can't wait for the pattern to be released. Hope it is in a full range of sizes!
It is written for seven sizes, ranging from 32 to 48 inches at the bust.
Mount Pollux for the site of the photoshoot; Mount Castor? for the other one. The pattern you're giving away is one of my favorites of yours and the yarn is gorgeous. Thanks for the opportunity. :)
love your knitting and photos! please enter me for the chance to win! thank you!
Pretty! That blue yarn is so serene.
What a beautiful scarf. Looking forward to seeing Pomengranite.
The yarn and pattern are gorgeous for your contest! I'm going to hazard a guess with "Mount Pollux" for where the photoshoot is... although I may be completely wrong.
Great pictures! Love the socks..but really enjoying the views! Thanks!
I can't decide which is more lovely - the scenery or your gorgeous knit creations! Thanks for sharing - now I want nothing more than to lay on a blanket in that field and knit for a while :)
omg yes! i stumbled upon your design a few months ago and fell in love! im so glad your publishing it because its just beautiful! my guess it Mount Pollux and the last one i have no idea :) raineoc@yahoo.com
That is just a lovely pattern
Wohooooooooo! Finally a giveaway with something blue. And what kind of beautiful blue yarn? This looks so lovely and with that patter of the shawl it can't be nothing but an instant success, I guess.
About those mountains of yours... I am thinking you are talking about Mount Pollux and Castor? And seeing the lush green in the fields, I expect the Pomegrate will look at its best as a come-and-get me!
Good luck with the photo shoot. Have a nice day all! Ciao, Fleur (Fleur @ BlueMarkForME.com).
I love the pomegranate sweater and that beautiful yarn. Can't wait to see you wear it into the office!
And I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard of either mountain. Must get out more!
What a beautiful sweater and the color is just fantastic. Your yarn and lovely pattern for the giveaway are really spectacular as well. What a wonderful giveaway.
Glad you had a sunny, non rainy day. Here in PA we have the prospect of two almost sunny days -although the wind is making for chilly breezes - just right for a beautiful scarf. That's a silver lining in the dark clouds.
Can't wait for the pattern release, the sweater is gorgeous! And that yarn? Oh! That's exactly the sort of thing I'd make my sis-in-law for her birthday in January! And it would make the first time for me knitting with beads too!
So, yes, please include me in the contest...
(((hugs)))
Congratulations! Good luck with the pattern! Those anklets are cute, too.
The yarn for the scarf is just lovely.
-triedandtrue on Rav
Mount Pollux? Just a guess. I would love to win the contest!
The Pomegranite sweater looks lovely! Looking forward to the release.
Our fall here in the Midwest was just as pretty until the big winds swept the leaves away. I hope you pick me.
Beautiful sweater! I love that stitch pattern at the base.
(androgyn141 on Rav)
Beautiful sweater and gorgeous yarn for the scarf! Hope to win, I LOVE your patterns! I do admit to googling the mountain name and have decided a road trip is in order to MA from here in CT!
Loverly! Pomegranate is just gorgeous. And what an offer!
I'm loving 'Pomegranate', beautiful detail.
All your lace is so delicate and ethereal, I'd love to knit the 'Restless ' scarf, such a pretty blue ,... please enter me in the giveaway. :)
Love the details on the new sweater! Lace and twisted stitches are a favorite of mine! And lace and beads…yum!
What a sweet give away! I love Periwinkle yarn!! That patterns are gorgeous too!
Pomegranate looks to be stunning. So's the Massachusetts scenery. Autumn is the best time of year.
Beautiful yarn. Lovely colors and patterns. Thanks for the giveaway - we all love that!
I just stumbled across Periwinkle Sheep at Rhinebeck. Such gorgeous stuff!
I believe that Mount Castor is where you'll be shooting pictures of your new pattern and what a lovely area to do it in. I'm guessing that Mount Holyoke is the second peak visible, but mostly because I like it's history.
Good luck with finishing your mom's present :o)
My ravelry id is Sushikette, just in case ;o)
Congratulations! And what a great giveaway! Iwould love a copy of your pattern and the yarn is fantastic!
greyowl (rav id)
I think it is Mount Pollux for the photo shoot. Is the last picture is Mount Greylock? The sweater is beautiful. Thank you for the contest.
Beautiful yarn, beautiful pattern!
Beautiful giveaway yarn. And the little details of your sweater are beautiful too! What a wonderful motif.
I'm going to guess Mount Pollux and castor as well, and they are a part of the Holyoke Range.(thanks wikipedia.) I'm so excited about the sweater pattern. It was knitting love at first sight when I saw it in Interweave. Fingers crossed.
Ah, Mount Pollux! Didn't know there was a mountain named that--learn something new every day!
And the sweater pattern is gorgeous! I think in that color with a deep purple top underneath would look lovely.
And, it's a very nice giveaway. I never win anything, but it never hurts to try!
I don't know any of the Berkshire Mtns other than Greylock, but Googling gives me Pollux??
That's a beautiful sweater and scarf pattern. I'm throwing my hat in the ring for a chance to win your wonderful giveaway. Thank You!
I don't know the name of the mountains, but it looks like a beautiful place for a photo shoot--a great place to showcase your work.
Can't wait for Pomegranate! I love beaded scarves as well.
I am guessing Mount Greylock and Mount Tom, but I could be wrong. I didn't check my hunch against a map.
What a pretty sweater!
what a beautiful pattern..
I will be knitting that sweater.
Thank goodness for Google :) Mount Pollux for the photoshoot? It looks like a beautiful location no matter what! The pattern and yarn are gorgeous, and I haven't beaded in a while... Thank you for a chance to win!
Oooh - beautiful scarf. I've only knitted with beads once before, but would certainly do again with this one.
can't name the location bbut I love the yarn,
Everything is beautiful !! Yarn, cardi, socks , mountains... everything !
And, well I haven't a clue about the mounts' name but, other people say Mount Pollux and Mount Castor , it sounds great to me.
Even if it's cheating (tchiting) (tcheating) (Raaaaa !!! ) (how do you spell this darn word ?) ...
Happy knitting !!
I am absolutely thrilled about the near release of Pomegranate! Your detail shots are meticulous and the sweater looks completely wearable. Bonnie, you're a master of color and lace-lovely photo of your mom's socks!
Pomegranate is beautiful! Looking forward to more photos. Pretty scarf too - I love lace! Thanks for this giveaway :)
Looks like a lovely place for a photo shoot, wherever it is. Would love to win this pattern and yarn. Thanks for the chance.
That sweater is beautiful!
Google says Mount Pollux, so I'll go with that since I live in the flatlands and can't remember western MA mountain names. :)
The yarn looks lovely - just enough color.
your pomegranite is beautiful.
thanks for the giveaway.
I'm squiggi on ravelry
Beautiful patterns and products! The scarf is gorgeous.
What a beautiful pattern! And the Pomegranate is lovely!
Count me in. I'm a long time fan of periwinkle yarns and love the silk merino combo (and this color). Your pattern looks great. And I wish I was your mom! Love those socks!
I love your pattern. And everything looks good in The Periwinkle Sheep yarn!!
I just love your yarn and the colorways.
Have so many of your yarns in my stash. Love the new rhinebeck colorway too. thanks for making such beautiful yarn and selling it at my lys!
Cushman34 on ravelry
googled Mount Pollux, and boy there are a lot of mountains in the area - but I'll guess Mount Castor for the extra credit. Love the colorway of the Periwinkle Sheep merino silk!
You look lovely. I can't wait to see the new Pomegranate finished!
Beautiful, both the sweater and the scarf!
Love the sunny yellow color of your mom's socks
It's all so beautiful!
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